US Bridges

Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.2 MI to Oil Bird LN · Structure no. 000000000029508

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,374 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWillow Lake Road
CrossesTributary of Goose Creek
Location0.2 MI to Oil Bird LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79228, -76.44624
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2014)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Lake Road over Tributary of Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.